Herb Library

Activated charcoal + lemon + sweetener

Trendy activated charcoal drink — striking black color. Binds toxins but also binds medications and nutrients. Drink well away from medications and supplements.

Argythamnia cyanophylla

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Sinapis arvensis

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, disinfectant, emetic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Centaurium venustum

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid. Documented among Luiseno, Miwok.

Cinnamomum sulphuratum

A medicinal plant (Cinnamomum sulphuratum) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Vitex agnus-castus

A well-studied herb used to support hormonal balance, particularly for menstrual cycle regularity and PMS comfort.

Vitex agnus-castus (400mg)

Standard Vitex capsule — 400mg whole berry or 40mg extract. Take first thing in morning on empty stomach. Takes 3-6 months for full effect on cycle regulation.

Vitex agnus-castus

The fruit/berry of the chaste tree — the most studied part for PMS, menstrual irregularity, and hormonal balance. Standardized extracts preferred.

Vitex agnus-castus (leaf)

The leaves of Vitex — milder than the berries. Used as a tea for gentle hormonal support. Less studied than the fruit/berry form.

Bromus tectorum

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Malva neglecta

Traditional medicinal plant used for catarrh, enteritis, expectorant, gargle, hoarseness, intestine, lung, pectoral, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Malva parviflora

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(tooth), adenopathy, bladder, bones, bruise, cough, demulcent, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Citrus reticulata

TCM qi-regulating herb — aged tangerine peel that improves with age (like wine). For bloating, nausea, cough with phlegm, and poor appetite. The older the peel, the more valuable. Used in cooking and medicine. Key herb in Er Chen Tang.

Rosa laevigata

Traditional medicinal plant used for alexiteric, antidiarrheic, astringent, carminative, diarrhea, diuretic, dysentery, ejaculation, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Prunus serotina

Traditional cough remedy bark — the base of classic cough syrups. Contains prunasin which converts to HCN in small amounts (antitussive). Do NOT use wilted leaves.

Quercus pagoda

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, orthopedic aid, throat aid, tonic. Documented among Houma.

Betula lenta

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, burn, chafe, dandruff, depurative, diuretic, gout, medicine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Anthriscus cerefolium

Traditional medicinal plant used for apertif, cancer, carminative, deobstruent, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, scrofula, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Salvia hispanica

An ancient Aztec superfood rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein, used for digestive health and sustained energy.

Salvia hispanica (prepared)

Chia seeds soaked in liquid overnight — forms a gel-like pudding rich in omega-3, fiber, and protein. The safest way to eat chia (pre-hydrated, no choking risk).

Salvia hispanica

Ancient Aztec superfood — richest plant source of omega-3 ALA. High in fiber, protein, and minerals. Must be hydrated before eating to prevent choking.

Stellaria media

A gentle nutritive herb used topically for skin comfort and internally as a mild diuretic and nutrient-rich spring tonic.

Stellaria media (salve)

Topical chickweed preparation for itchy skin conditions — eczema, psoriasis, rashes, insect bites. Cooling and anti-inflammatory. Safe for all ages.

Cichorium intybus

Coffee substitute and prebiotic powerhouse — roasted root makes caffeine-free coffee alternative (New Orleans tradition). Root is 15-20% inulin. Used for liver support, constipation, and gut health.

Cichorium intybus

Roasted chicory root — the classic coffee substitute/additive (New Orleans style). Rich in inulin prebiotic fiber. Supports gut microbiome and liver function.

Lycium chilense

A medicinal plant (Lycium chilense) from the Solanaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pinus gerardiana

Traditional medicinal plant used for carminative, expectorant, sore, stimulant, wound.

Cinchona calisaya

Traditional medicinal plant used for anesthetic, antiperiodic, antiseptic, astringent, bactericide, cancer, febrifuge, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Melia azedarach

Toxic herb used to treat intestinal parasites in TCM. The fruit (Chuan Lian Zi) regulates Qi, clears heat, and kills parasites.

Smilax china

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, alexiteric, alterative, antidote, aphrodisiac, arthritis, asthma, boil, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Rhododendron dauricum

A medicinal plant (Rhododendron dauricum) from the Ericaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pulsatilla chinensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for amebiasis, antiphlogistic, diarrhea, hematochezia, hemostatic, trauma, tumor(lung), wound.

Fraxinus rhynchophylla

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiphlogistic, astringent, diarrhea, dysentery, enteritis, hepatitis, ophthalmia, stomachic.

Aristolochia debilis

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, anodyne, bite(snake), carminative, circulation, cough, energy, nausea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pteris multifida

Used in TCM to treat arthritis, dysentery, and diarrhea. Has antipyretic and hemostatic properties.

Cinnamomum cassia

TCM variety of cinnamon — warming kidney yang tonic. Contains MORE coumarin than Ceylon cinnamon. Prefer Ceylon for daily supplementation; Cassia for TCM formulas.

Trichosanthes kirilowii

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, alexiteric, antitussive, anxiety, astringent, boil, bronchitis, cancer, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Scrophularia ningpoensis

Lowers blood pressure and blood sugar. Used in TCM to clear heat, cool blood, nourish yin, and treat chronic pharyngitis and scrofula.

Agastache rugosa

Used in TCM for chest congestion, diarrhea, headache, and nausea. Has carminative, febrifuge, and stomachic properties.

Crataegus pinnatifida

The TCM variety of hawthorn — used more for digestive stagnation and meat digestion than the Western cardiovascular use. Also for blood lipids.

Conioselinum chinense

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Micmac.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, adenopathy, amenorrhea, anodyne, antidiarrheic, antidote, aperient, aphrodisiac, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Gleditsia sinensis

Used in TCM to open orifices, dispel phlegm, dissipate clumps, and treat abscesses. The spine (Zao Jia Ci) has anti-inflammatory and antitumor activity.

Arisaema consanguineum

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, anodyne, bite(snake), boil, cancer(stomach), convulsion, decoagulant, epilepsy, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pueraria pseudohirsuta

Traditional medicinal plant used for alcoholism, cold, diarrhea, dysentery, enteritis, fever, intoxication, measles.

Quincula lobata

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy. Documented among Kiowa.

Glycyrrhiza uralensis

The Chinese species of licorice — used in more TCM formulas than any other herb. Called the "great harmonizer" for blending formulas.

Podophyllum pleianthum

A medicinal plant (Podophyllum pleianthum) from the Berberidaceae family used in traditional medicine.